We are no longer governing our government, our government is governing the people. It is no longer the what the people want, it is what government thinks is best for the people.
The reason we became a country was to respect religious belief (seemingly more important at that time) and taxation without representation. There are a lot of things that drove the colonies to fight Britian.
We have no choice in what the EPA says and does. The EPA costs us money. This agency of the government is not beholding to the people. They are not elected, they are appointed. We have no input in their decisions, and if the plans they enacted will cost us more of our disposable income, so be it. We have no voice, we can't vote on it. We just have to accept it. Is this what our forefathers wanted for us.
The government decides that we all need insurance (auto and health). If you don't have health insurance you pay for not participating. Did we have the opportunity as a country to vote for this proposal? No. Isn't this taxation without representation.
We have no choice in what the tax rate is, it is what the government decides. Another decision made for us, and not a choice of the people.
The list goes on.
The federal government has a monthly payroll of 52 billion.
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk
This is an article on being a federal worker versus a non-government job.
https://www.downsizinggovernment.org/federal-worker-pay
WHAT CAN WE DO?
We do have a choice, we can vote. We do have a choice we can run for office. We do have a choice, rally and demand change.
What is good for the people should be good for those that govern and rule. If we have to pay taxes, they should pay taxes or no longer be employed. If we are entitled to the "affordable care act", so should be those that hold government jobs. If our kids are to follow a government dictated diet, so should those that are in government. The elected officials should have no retirement plan, they should rely on social security as all of the civilian population does. We should not have to subsidize their lifestyle.
We have returned to the era of those who ruled are privileged to dictate to the people.
It is not a government for the privileged, but a government for all the people.
In closing, the retirement plans of those that have severed in government should be under the same constraints and rules that govern social security. If a former president's personal income exceeds his retirement pay it should be reduced accordingly. This should also apply to their domiciles and security staffing and private staffing. Read this article. What we don't know.
https://www.chicksontheright.com/2017/01/24/how-much-will-we-be-paying-obama-now-that-hes-a-former-president-heres-the-answer/
Sunday, October 16, 2016
racism and bigortry in america
Our country hasn't really overcome racism. Why? We still refer to skin color as means of distinction. If we continue to refer to black, yellow, red, white, etc. when discussing issues we are racists. A person is a person regardless of race or creed.
If someone is killed does it matter what race they are? No. Murder is not acceptable regardless of race.
The media and politicians need to change. They should not be flaming the fire with racism and bigotry. The media is struggling to remain relevant in the ever changing information age. The media has to make ratings and attract views which provides income via commercials. Just sitting down and listening to the various news outlets during the week and on a Sunday is indicative of the division within our society, media and elected officials.
Politicians are fighting to keep their jobs and appeal to all views. The politicians have various reasons for wanting to be reelected. It is a shame that the country isn't the priority. The electorate has to become smarter, proactive and one that cares about our country's future.
The media has caused religion to become part of the media by focusing on the worst of different religions. It isn't the religion that is at fault; it is the person.
One can elaborate, but it is really respect that is at issue. We have to respect each other.
If someone is killed does it matter what race they are? No. Murder is not acceptable regardless of race.
The media and politicians need to change. They should not be flaming the fire with racism and bigotry. The media is struggling to remain relevant in the ever changing information age. The media has to make ratings and attract views which provides income via commercials. Just sitting down and listening to the various news outlets during the week and on a Sunday is indicative of the division within our society, media and elected officials.
Politicians are fighting to keep their jobs and appeal to all views. The politicians have various reasons for wanting to be reelected. It is a shame that the country isn't the priority. The electorate has to become smarter, proactive and one that cares about our country's future.
The media has caused religion to become part of the media by focusing on the worst of different religions. It isn't the religion that is at fault; it is the person.
One can elaborate, but it is really respect that is at issue. We have to respect each other.
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